Glasgow: Private Historical Walking Tour

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ID: GYG408774-741962
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Country: United Kingdom

Duration: 02:00 hours


Description

Uncover the past on a walking tour of Glasgow. See historical sites in George Square and on shopping street. Visit Glasgow Cathedral, the Gallery of Modern Art, and the Police Museum.
Step into the past with on a walking tour of Glasgow. Find out about the history of the city as you stroll through George Square, Glasgow Cathedral, the collections in the Gallery of Modern Art, and the Police Museum.

Meet your guide at George Square and admire the the Victorian architecture of the City Chambers, the Merchants' House, and the headquarters of the Glasgow City Council. Discuss how this square is named after an English King with your local guide. 
Discover Glasgow's early Christian and Roman heritage and learn how the ancient tribes influenced the city. Walk to the modern commercial district and see where commercial Capitalism took root and where socialism and the British Labor party began.
Continue to the shopping street and find the homes and palaces of the original trading Barons. Hear about who once made and lost fortunes and how the American War of Independence may have been set alight by Glaswegians.
See more of this vibrant city as you visit the imposing Glasgow Cathedral, the collections in the Gallery of Modern Art, and the Police Museum. Explore the influence of Irish Immigrants on the city's growth. Finish your tour at the Glasgow Cross where public executions used to take place. 

Highlights

  • The Glasgow story in the Magnificent Architecture of George Square
  • Explore the hidden alleys and lanes of the Merchant city.
  • Discover Glasgow's original Medieval city centre

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This tour will take place rain or shine
This walking tour takes place on flat terrain
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Please meet your guide between the lions in George Square.
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When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.